Chapter 73
Author: Dragon Sly
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When they stepped outside, Sierra glanced at Elijah. “Are you driving?” she asked.

Elijah shook his head with a small smile. “Nah, you drive. You know the way to your house, and it’s late.”

Sierra nodded and said, “Alright.” She opened the driver’s side door and got in, while Elijah took the passenger seat.

Starting the car, Sierra drove out of the estate and onto the main road. Elijah sat quietly, his gaze fixed on the streets and intersections, mentally noting the route to Sierra’s house.

Noticing his focused expression, Sierra smirked. “What’s this? Busy memorizing the route? Planning to visit me or what?”

Elijah turned his head toward her with a faint grin. “Maybe. Who knows?”

They both chuckled, easing into the comfortable rhythm of the moment.

Sierra kept her eyes on the road, but she added, “Once you get back home, you should just rest. You’ve had a long day.”

Elijah leaned back, watching her profile as she drove. “You’re the one who needs rest more than me. You’ve been running
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